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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 487.04 and 269.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 487.04 and 269.56 is: 405.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 487.04 = 269.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/487.04 = 269.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 487.04 × 269.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 131,285.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,285.76/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.12

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